An Introduction to Thermal Physics

1st Edition

ISBN: 9780201380279

Author: Daniel V. Schroeder

Publisher: Addison Wesley

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Chapter 1.6, Problem 51P

Use the data at the back of this book to determine Δ H for the combustion of a mole of glucose, C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6 O 2 → 6 C O 2 + 6 H 2 O .

This is the (net) reaction that provided most of the energy needs in our bodies.

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An Introduction to Thermal Physics

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